Legal Opinion

Walker v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 22, 2011No. A11A0057PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ellington, Chief Judge.

A Houston County jury found John O. Walker guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of armed robbery, OCGA § 16-8-41 (a); hijacking a motor vehicle, OCGA § 16-5-44.1 (b); and kidnapping, OCGA § 16-5-40 (a). He appeals from the denial of his motions for new trial, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion to quash the indictment, in denying his motion to sever, and in admitting similar transaction evidence. He also argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions. Finding no error, we affirm.

1. Walker contends that he was entitled to a…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Williams v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1991
  2. Pruitt v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 2007
  3. Pareja v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 2009
  4. Bray v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2008
  5. Eberhart v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1999

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